The scope and purpose of ISO/IEC 27001 and how it can be used.The key terms and definitions used in the ISO/IEC 27000 series.The fundamental requirements for an ISMS in ISO/IEC 27001 and the need for continual improvement.The processes, their objectives and high level requirements.Applicability and scope definition requirements.Use of controls to mitigate IS risks.The purpose of internal audits and external certification audits, their operation and the associated terminology.The relationship with best practices and with other related International Standards: ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 20000.

This qualification is aimed at those who are:Internal managers and personnel working to implement, maintain and operate an ISMS within an organisation.External consultants supporting an organisation’s implementation, maintenance and operation of an ISMS.Internal auditors who are required to have an applied knowledge of the standard.

Course duration:

3 days, 9am – 5pm

We offer flexible learning options (online, instructor-led, hybrid) to fit your learning style

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APMG ISO/IEC27001 Foundation

Synopsis

ISO/IEC 27001 (ISO 27001) is an international standard for Information Security management. It provides a model to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a risk-managed Information Security Management System (ISMS). The standard forms the basis for effective management of sensitive, confidential information and for the application of information security controls.

This course will provide participants a foundation level knowledge of how the standard operates in a typical organisation and will also cover areas like Risk Management, Compliance, Cyber Security, Information Management & Analysis.

Outlines

The scope and purpose of ISO/IEC 27001 and how it can be used.
The key terms and definitions used in the ISO/IEC 27000 series.
The fundamental requirements for an ISMS in ISO/IEC 27001 and the need for continual improvement.
The processes, their objectives and high level requirements.
Applicability and scope definition requirements.
Use of controls to mitigate IS risks.
The purpose of internal audits and external certification audits, their operation and the associated terminology.
The relationship with best practices and with other related International Standards: ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 20000.

Audiences

This qualification is aimed at those who are:

Internal managers and personnel working to implement, maintain and operate an ISMS within an organisation.
External consultants supporting an organisation’s implementation, maintenance and operation of an ISMS.
Internal auditors who are required to have an applied knowledge of the standard.

Certification and Exam Info

Delegates who successfully completed the course and pass the exam will be recognised as ISO27001 Foundation certified under the APMG certification scheme.

For those delegates who do not meet the requirements stipulated in pre-requisites stated above or fail the exam would be awarded a course attendance certificate only.

The format of the examination is:

Multiple choice format
50 questions per paper
25 marks or more required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
40 minute duration
Closed book.

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Funding Available

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SkillsFuture Credit

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Supported by UTAP

NTUC members can use the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) to partially cover the cost of their training.
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Schedule

02/23/2026 02/25/2026

ISO/IEC27001 Foundation

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